The Mothman Prophecies

The Mothman Prophecies

Year: 2002

Runtime: 119 min

Language: English

Director: Mark Pellington

Budget: $32M

DramaMysteryThrillerHorror

A grieving journalist, John Klein, investigates strange events in a West Virginia town, where residents report disturbing sightings of a mysterious creature known as the Mothman. As he delves deeper into the unsettling phenomena, he finds himself battling his own sanity while trying to understand the nature of the Mothman and the potential disaster it foretells. The investigation puts his life in danger and forces him to confront a terrifying reality.

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1

John's Loss

John Klein struggles with the devastating aftermath of a car accident that claims his beloved wife, Mary. The tragedy plunges him into a state of grief and confusion as he begins to uncover chilling details related to her life and mysterious drawings.

2

The Eerie Drawings

In the debris of his life, John discovers a sketchbook filled with drawings of a moth-like creature with glowing red eyes. These haunting illustrations were created by Mary during her time in the hospital, intensifying John's feelings of mystery and unease.

3

Solo Trip Begins

Fast forward two years, John sets out on a solo trip from Washington D.C. to Richmond, Virginia, in an attempt to escape his past. However, fate intervenes as his vehicle breaks down in the night, leaving him stranded in a desolate area.

Two years after the accident Washington D.C.
4

Meeting Gordon

Desperate for assistance, John approaches a nearby house where he meets Gordon Smallwood. Instead of help, he is met with inexplicable hostility, marking the start of a series of unsettling events.

Night of vehicle breakdown
5

The Pattern Emerges

Sheriff Connie Mills arrives to intervene, revealing a bizarre pattern: John has come to Gordon’s door at exactly 2:30 AM for three consecutive nights. This strange coincidence raises John’s suspicion about the town's eerie occurrences.

Consecutive nights
6

Motel Realization

Checking into a motel in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, John is shocked to discover he has veered hundreds of miles off course. This bewildering realization leads him to suspect that a mysterious force is manipulating his path.

Point Pleasant, West Virginia
7

The Colossal Winged Creature

Sheriff Mills shares unsettling details of eyewitness accounts of a colossal winged creature reminiscent of Mary’s drawings. This revelation deepens John's obsession with the Mothman legend and its terrifying implications.

Point Pleasant, West Virginia
8

Gordon's Disembodied Voices

Gordon reveals that he has been receiving disembodied voices predicting doom, particularly in Denver. This unsettling twist connects him to John and foreshadows a tragic event yet to unfold.

Gordon's House
9

Plane Crash Tragedy

News reports confirm a disastrous plane crash in Denver, resulting in the loss of 99 lives. The incident eerily echoes Gordon's earlier predictions, driving John further into paranoia and a sense of urgency.

Denver
10

Indrid Cold Enters the Scene

John receives a chilling phone call from Gordon, who mentions the mysterious figure Indrid Cold. The ensuing conversation unveils disturbing personal details about John, suggesting Cold's supernatural influence over their lives.

11

The Warning of Impending Disaster

As events unravel, Indrid Cold warns John of impending disasters, focusing on one involving the Ohio River. This information heightens John's anxiety and intensifies his determination to prevent tragedy.

Ohio River
12

Gordon's Mysterious Death

News of Gordon's suspicious death hits John hard, fueling his obsession with the Mothman legend and the connections between them. This event further deepens the mystery surrounding their intertwined fates.

13

The Christmas Eve Letter

A letter arrives, instructing John to expect a call from Mary on Christmas Eve. Torn between reconnecting with his family and his obsession with the past, John feels the pressure mounting.

Christmas Eve
14

Journey to the Silver Bridge

As John drives toward the Silver Bridge, malfunctioning traffic lights delay him. The ominous creaks beneath him foreshadow the impending disaster he fears will come to pass.

Silver Bridge
15

The Bridge Collapse

John's worst fears materialize as the Silver Bridge collapses, catapulting Connie’s Jeep into the icy river below. Determined to save her, John jumps in and manages to rescue her, but the tragedy claims 36 lives.

Silver Bridge

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